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Aug 28, 2019

Back-to-school season is an exciting (and stressful!) time. From backpack selections, to endless supply lists, Katie and Lee unpack simple tips to help you parent with intention and grace as the school year starts. 

Theme music: “Driven” from Katie Reid’s “Echoes of My Heart” Album. https://www.katiemreid.com/singer/

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Things We Talk About:

Show Sponsor: Kristin Funston: Speaker + Author of More for Mom: Living Your Whole and Holy Life

Connect with Kristin on her website: kristinfunston.com

Our Tips:

  1. Lower Expectations
  2. Clear Expectations
  3. Notes in Lunch Box
  4. Commitment to Teachers
  5. Intentional Questions & Space
  6. Snacks
  7. Something special to wear

Open-Ended Questions:

  • Who did you sit next to at lunch, today?
  • What did you do during recess?
  • Which class do you think will be the hardest?
  • What is something you are looking forward to, this school year? 
  • What should I anticipate this week from you?
  • What is something I can pray about for you?

Featured Resource: Let's link arms instead of pointing fingers, Mama. (Katie's article on TODAY's Parenting Blog. Vote up on this post, on TODAY, so more mamas can be encouraged).

Today’s Verse: Proverbs 9:9

"Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning."

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Episode Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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